Extra hands Happy children Balanced home
Becoming a host family
» A rewarding cross-cultural journey
» Additional assistance during busy times
» Reliable in-home childcare
» Harmonizing family and work life
» Cost-effective solution
Benefits of becoming a host family
Au pairs offer assistance to your family's changing needs
With an au pair, parents can have valuable time to spend with their kids. By welcoming an au pair as a genuine family member, host families gain dependable and flexible childcare, as well as exposure to different cultures at home.
Au Pair Office, Belgium’s trusted au pair agency since 2015
We have official government recognition in Belgium and worldwide. We are a member of the International Au Pair Association (IAPA) and a trusted partner of AuPairWorld for Belgium. Let us help you discover matching a great au pair.
How to find your au pair;
self-match or full service
Host families often prefer the self-match formula, selecting from over 2000 candidates on online platforms. It’s cost-effective as the family handles candidate selection. For busy families, our full-service formula is the ideal solution.
Why choose Au Pair Office?
» We take care of the administration professionally and transparently.
» We offer support when things get difficult.
» We organize monthly coffee breaks for au pairs to stay connected and feel supported.
» We provide follow-ups and 1-on-1 calls with both the host family and the au pair throughout the placement.
» We are available 24/7 in case of emergencies.
How does it work?
1.
You’ve carefully read through all the information on our website and booked an intake call with us. You are now fully informed and ready for registration on our platform.
You can choose the Self-match or the Full service formula.
2.
After you have completed your registration, we schedule an interview for your Self-match au pair. Full-service candidates will be presented to you now.
3.
Once a match is made, we take care of the complete administration. When the administrative file is completed, flights can be booked. We assist you and suggest flights. You can monitor your file online or contact us for updates. Before the au pair’s arrival, we send you the insurance policy and provide the necessary arrival information.
4.
Once arrived, the au pair must register with the municipality and fulfil various formalities. Au Pair Office assists. Au pairs can participate in our events, training sessions and monthly online meetings. We keep in touch during the entire placement.
Self-match
» 2000+ Worldwide candidates
» Cost effective solution
In this formula, we handle all the administrative tasks for an au pair chosen directly by the family. You can find your au pair through platforms like AuPairWorld. You can contact us before or after your search. To ensure a smooth process after a Self-match, not only the host family, but also the au pair will register on our website and will be interviewed by our team.
Full service
» Preselected candidates by (partner) agencies
» Time effective solution
We offer the host family a selection of qualified candidates that our partners recruit. The host family begins their application online, and we provide them with multiple comprehensive au pair profiles.
Want to know more?
A successful au pair placement is not about finding “the perfect au pair”. It is about a family’s mindset, clarity, structure, and the responsible use of their role, combined with the au pair’s willingness to learn, adapt, and engage. Host families who understand that it is a cultural exchange program, not a childcare shortcut, create the emotional safety needed for success. When expectations are clear from the start and both the host family and the au pair actively embrace their roles, the placement can develop into a balanced, respectful, and truly positive experience for everyone involved.
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